Philippines

The infant mortality rate (22.100 per 1,000 live births) is relatively high for a middle-income country, suggesting significant challenges in maternal and child healthcare access and quality. This contrasts sharply with the country's moderate health expenditure (5.106% of GDP), indicating efficiency or distribution issues within the health system.

Despite being an archipelagic nation composed of thousands of islands, the Philippines has achieved a high rate of access to electricity (98.000%). This is a significant infrastructure achievement, crucial for supporting the country's high urbanization and economic growth targets.

The Philippines achieved robust GDP growth of 5.519% in 2023, demonstrating strong economic activity. However, this growth starts from a relatively low base, with GDP per capita standing at only $3,804.08, highlighting the ongoing challenge of translating national growth into widespread individual prosperity.

The fertility rate (1.92) is now below the replacement level of 2.1, signaling a major demographic shift. While the population is currently large and growing due to momentum, this low fertility rate suggests that population growth will eventually slow and potentially decline, impacting future labor supply and dependency ratios.